sparkysmum Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) We picked up Annabel this evening and so far all seems to be well. She is incredibly quiet tho. I know that the other outdoor dogs bullied her but wasnt in any sense badly treated by the breeder. She hasnt made a sound Her coat is good and not at all matted and she has eaten her tea which I think is positive. Sparky and Daisy have been incredibly well behaved Daisy hasnt objected for a second even although Annabel is sleeping in her bed. She does need a trim and hopefully I can persuade someone to do this for me tomorrow. Pics soon. Axx Edited July 15, 2013 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 She sounds lovely. And I'm sure she'll find her voice soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Pics soon isn't good enough . We need pics now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 Annabel has had a lovely day She is eating happily and going in and out of the house when she wants and has bonded with Hazie who is currently smitten by her She is sooooooooooooo submissive tho' and I hope this will change with time. No toileting accidents so far Here she is with her girls ~ Hazie and Daisy On Hazie's bed Have arranged a haircut on Monday for her, cant wait to see her pretty eyes. Hope you like. Axx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Aww, she is gorgeous, congratulations . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 She is loooooooooooooovely, you must be thrilled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Talking of her not making a sound reminds me of when we got Riley from the Cat and Dog Home. He never uttered a sound for weeks until the window cleaners came one day and he started barking at them - I got such a fright . I even phoned OH at work so he could hear him . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 Know what you mean, ANH! Sparks took days to bark too but he hasnt stopped and now that he is getting a bit senile he sometimes just stands in the garden barking. Annabel is becoming more confident and ran to meet me in the garden today She wags her little stumpy tail when she sees OH and Hazie and guess what ~ she is def hen friendly Big relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Sounds like she's settling in a treat with you - great news Bet she will look gorgeous with her haircut too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 What a lovely looking lady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Aww, she's very cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pips_pekins Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 She is really cute. Glad to read she is hen friendly and settling in so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 Day 3. Today Annabel had a haircut and a long walk with Sparky and Daisy on a lead. The haircut went well. We know the lady and she was kind and gentle. Annabel was terrified so she sat like an angel. Later we took her on Sparky and Daisy's regular walk. She got the hang of lead walking really well. Everything spooks her tho' and sudden noises make her drop to the ground. Toilet training is not so good, although I know its early days. A couple of pics to show off the new Annabel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Aww bless her, it's a big change and a lot to get used to but I'm sure with time and patience she will get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 She's lovely . I bet she'll blossom in your lovely family . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Oh, she looks like such a sweet little soul and what a lucky girl to have found such a lovely home. I hope you will have many years of happiness with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 She's a sweetie. Take it easy on the walks if she's been confined a lot and her muscle tone is poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 Thank you for all your kind replies and encouragement We're only on day 4 and still making progress. Today she walked off lead round the Laighills . She trotted along beside us but seemed to like being just behind Simon's heels, which was rather sweet. She has really taken to Simon in a duckling sort of way. No little deposits today either Lets see what tomorrow brings........... Ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
